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compact

/'k/A/mp/&/kt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. closely and firmly united or packed together

    adj.all

    Examples
    Compact soil.
    Compact clusters of flowers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

noun

  1. a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

    noun.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. a small and economical car

    noun.artifact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. An agreement between parties; a covenant or contract.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

preposition

  1. Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.

    preposition

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having a short and solid form or stature

    adj.all

    Examples
    A wrestler of compact build.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. briefly giving the gist of something

    adj.all

    Examples
    A compact style is brief and pithy.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

verb

  1. have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

    verb.contact

    Examples
    This powder compacts easily.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. compress into a wad

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. make more compact by or as if by pressing

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. squeeze or press together

    verb.contact

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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